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By Bhutan enthusiast

It is my intense pleasure to have been visited this land. The atmosphere here is of great beauty. The Zongs are filled with a strange enlightenment and the nature is filled with the music of friendliness. Calm-minded people, the peaceful atmosphere has made me float in the air. Bhutan is … Continue reading

2014-06-03T08:18:32+00:00

It is my intense pleasure to have been visited this land. The atmosphere here is of great beauty. The Zongs are filled with a strange enlightenment and the nature is filled with the music of friendliness. Calm-minded people, the peaceful atmosphere has made me float in the air. Bhutan is … Continue reading

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Ladakh Experience – Suresh KT and Family

Once again thank you Mr.Vilas Kadival for taking us along for this wonderful experience.We had the time of our life playing around in the snow. Though cold,its worth it!. Ladakh, as it is, it’s a very beautiful place and we are happy to have seen such beauty. Every sight to … Continue reading

2014-06-24T07:18:51+00:00

Once again thank you Mr.Vilas Kadival for taking us along for this wonderful experience.We had the time of our life playing around in the snow. Though cold,its worth it!. Ladakh, as it is, it’s a very beautiful place and we are happy to have seen such beauty. Every sight to … Continue reading

By Shishir Kumar

It was the first time I was on a trek and going to see Himalayas. It was just 8 days of scenic views of Himalayas with the total comfort to enjoy it in all awe. These 8 days was like a spark for a new passion towards trekking Himalayas. The … Continue reading

2013-10-08T16:48:53+00:00

It was the first time I was on a trek and going to see Himalayas. It was just 8 days of scenic views of Himalayas with the total comfort to enjoy it in all awe. These 8 days was like a spark for a new passion towards trekking Himalayas. The … Continue reading

http://himalayan-fantasy.com/testimonial/shishir-on-sandakphu-trek/

By Jayateerth Joshi

The trek to Sandakphu was just awesome, as we went in a huge group, so it added more joy our trek. Although for most of the guys including me, The Himalayan trek was first time but it was a thrilling experience as we cannot forget it. I must say about the the arrangement made by Vilas … Continue reading

2013-08-29T08:42:23+00:00

The trek to Sandakphu was just awesome, as we went in a huge group, so it added more joy our trek. Although for most of the guys including me, The Himalayan trek was first time but it was a thrilling experience as we cannot forget it. I must say about the the arrangement made by Vilas … Continue reading

http://himalayan-fantasy.com/testimonial/jayateerth-on-sandakpu-trek/

By Shivaprakash

Our Sandakpu trek arrangement was done by Vilas Kadival, it was proper arrangement in all including food stay, guide, vehicles at hill stations, visiting tourism places and many more areas. Overall it was excellent experience in terms of stay, hospitality and courteousness. Look forward to more of these tours / … Continue reading

2013-08-23T13:00:57+00:00

Our Sandakpu trek arrangement was done by Vilas Kadival, it was proper arrangement in all including food stay, guide, vehicles at hill stations, visiting tourism places and many more areas. Overall it was excellent experience in terms of stay, hospitality and courteousness. Look forward to more of these tours / … Continue reading

By Rajakumar Sharma

The trek was adapted by our tour guide to help suit our group, which mostly consisted of 1st time trekkers. Guides that accompanied us knew the terrain well and took care of all the arrangements like food, accommodation etc., Guides ensured that none of us missed even one scenic spot … Continue reading

2013-10-17T09:19:52+00:00

The trek was adapted by our tour guide to help suit our group, which mostly consisted of 1st time trekkers. Guides that accompanied us knew the terrain well and took care of all the arrangements like food, accommodation etc., Guides ensured that none of us missed even one scenic spot … Continue reading

By Neha Suresh

The 7 days experience with the group led by Mr. Vilas Kadival was amazing. Our guide, Mr. Ramesh did a great work by taking us all over Bhutan. It was a thrilling experience with the beautiful Dzongs and the calm atmosphere everywhere. Hospitality was brilliant and the food was good … Continue reading

2014-06-03T08:17:41+00:00

The 7 days experience with the group led by Mr. Vilas Kadival was amazing. Our guide, Mr. Ramesh did a great work by taking us all over Bhutan. It was a thrilling experience with the beautiful Dzongs and the calm atmosphere everywhere. Hospitality was brilliant and the food was good … Continue reading

http://himalayan-fantasy.com/testimonial/neha-suresh-speaks/

Sikkim experience – By Vidyamurthy

Our 7 day visit to North Sikkim was memorable and comfortable. Any travel outside home always brings out anxieties especially when you are travelling to hitherto less known places with family and want to make sure all arrangements are done to ensure the travel, stay and food (with special needs) … Continue reading

2014-06-03T08:19:45+00:00

Our 7 day visit to North Sikkim was memorable and comfortable. Any travel outside home always brings out anxieties especially when you are travelling to hitherto less known places with family and want to make sure all arrangements are done to ensure the travel, stay and food (with special needs) … Continue reading

http://himalayan-fantasy.com/testimonial/vidyamurthy-speaks/

Ladakh experience – Poornima

“From pre tour schedules& details to entire stay and tour of Ladakh, Himalayan Fantasy team have been very attentive and helpful. We were given information on places we were to visit with photographs of the places, hotels we were housed in, along with all that we need to prepare for … Continue reading

2014-06-27T07:34:02+00:00

“From pre tour schedules& details to entire stay and tour of Ladakh, Himalayan Fantasy team have been very attentive and helpful. We were given information on places we were to visit with photographs of the places, hotels we were housed in, along with all that we need to prepare for … Continue reading

http://himalayan-fantasy.com/testimonial/ladakh-experience-poornima/

Chandan Bhosle on Sikkim

We had planned to attend a marriage of one of our colleague in Guwahati. Approached Himalayan Fantasy for suggestion on places in North East. Vilas from Himalayan Fantasy not only gave us complete information, but also ensured that the whole tour is completely taken care with every details including stay, … Continue reading

2014-06-27T15:09:02+00:00

We had planned to attend a marriage of one of our colleague in Guwahati. Approached Himalayan Fantasy for suggestion on places in North East. Vilas from Himalayan Fantasy not only gave us complete information, but also ensured that the whole tour is completely taken care with every details including stay, … Continue reading

Nathula Pass - Only international border where you can shake hands with Chinese!!!

Elephant Lake, Nathula, Sikkim

Samdrupse Monastery, Namchi, Sikkim

Rabdentse_Palace ruins at Pelling

Temi tea garden, Sikkim

Overview

Darjeeling (Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council) in northeast India provides the perfect ambiance of a hill resort with its mild climate and laid back charm (Its verdant hills and valleys mare steeped in color, and are interspersed with vast stretches of lush green tea gardens. President over all these is the 8,856m Mt. Kanchenjunga looming over the northern horizon, giving a magical aura to the land that entices thousand to its environs and leaves all the senses intoxicated.

Darjeeling is hemmed in by Sikkim in the north, Nepal in the west and Bhutan in the east. Darjeeling town, Kalimpong and Kurseong are the major urban centres. Heavy influenced by British India, Darjeeling still carries imprints reminiscent of its colonial past. The toy is on of the most striking examples of Darjeeling ‘s British Raj influence.

Sikkim, an untouched, timeless land whose smiling people offer you unforgettable friendliness. Sikkim, a land of extraordinary beauty-soaring mountains, plunging rivers and lush tropical forests, brilliant with a profusion of vivid flowers, birds and butterflies and decorated with verdant terraced hillsides, simple stilted villages and colourful temples and monasteries.

Choose from visiting Gangtok, Yuksom, Pelling, Rabongla, Namchi and Legship while at Sikkim thus enjoying lush greenery, valleys, river streams of Teesta and Rangit to name a few.l

Day 03: We start from Darjeeling to Gangtok and stop at Kalimpong for local sight seeing which inlcudes Nurseries and view points.

Day 04: Today, we start from Gangtok early in morning to visit Nathula Pass, Changu Lake & Baba Mandir. The journey would be long but very thrilling as we are going to vvisit Indo-China border, Tsogmo Lake (Changu Lake) and Baba Harbajan Singh Temple. If Route Blocked: Optional Drive to Namchi & Rabongla via Temi Tea Gardens.

T&C

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

We strives for cost effectiveness by having a maximum 6 guests and hence initial amount collected is based upon that. It might so happen that the number of people might become smaller than expected. Himalayan Fantasy representative will get in touch with guests within 15 days of the departure date on the final group size.Thus, the differential amount need be paid by guests due to this change.

Booking must be confirmed 20 days prior to date of departure by paying the full amount – It takes lot of effort, time and money in planning the tours in remote locations due to terrain and logistics involved. You would appreciate that it causes lot of inconvenience to people staying there due to cancellation as they would have reserved the hotel/lodges for us.

All expenses accruing from change in schedule due to weather conditions or health issues are to be borne by the guests. Himalayan Fantasy would not be responsible for the weather changes or personal health issues. We shall take adequate precaution and always check the weather condition in advance, but cannot say.

Cancellation policy – While we strive to plan everything for you well in advance, enabling your trip to be hassle-free and fun filled. Implication is that fees, permits, accommodation expenses need to be paid in advance at those locations and in most cases they would not refund to us. Any cancellation would be inconvenient and loss to all those who were involved in making your journey memorable. Considering the cascading effect you would appreciate that it is fair that the cost has to be borne by you. However, our policy on cancellation would be as under:

Cancellation prior to 20 days from date of departure : Full Refund

Cancellation between 19 days to 15 days prior to date of departure: 50% Refund

Cancellation between 14 days prior to date of departure and departure date: No Refund

No Show : No Refund

FAQ

What kind of clothing is required? Bhutan’s climate varies across the country. One can be in shorts and Tee shirts andw within a few hours of travel, might require woolen wear. Normally, there is always fluctuation in temperature all the time even in the same location. Better is that you carry warm woolen wear and casuals as well. From April to November, Bhutan presents a very pleasant weather where max temperature would be around 17-19 C and min would be around 6-12 C.

What kind of hotels are we going to be put up? Would they be neat for the price being charged? The hotels would be standard category. Standard here refers to a well furnished, clean and hygenic and food is of good quality. We don’t compromise on boarding and lodging and ensure that the hotels meet the set criteria.

Can we use mobile phones at these locations? You will find mobile towers across Bhutan. But at higher elevation, the network might not be good. You would require Bhutan SIM card or International roaming facility to use mobile in Bhutan.

Can we charge mobile phones? While staying in hotels at all locations, we could charge the mobile phones.

How would be the quality of the roads at these locations? Bhutan roads are very good and you can reach any locations quickly. However, at times, due to landslides which is a common feature in these locations, the roads might not be in good conditions. The local administration does everything to restore, but then might not be adequate. Thus you might experience bumpy rides at certain places. The guide would keep you informed about road condition.

What if the road is cut off or blocked? What should we do? There is nothing to panic. We shall provide you with information on how the condition of road is on the day of travel to these high altitude places. If the road is blocked, we shall work out a different itinerary to ensure that you enjoy the holidays stress free and without hassles.

Can we get children on board? Children above 6-8 years are certainly welcome and they would certainly enjoy the nature.

What kind of food is available in these high altitude places for eating? Most of these places, the religion is Buddhist and follow Tibetan culture. In Bhutan, you get Rice, Roti, Sabz, Daal at all towns and then would be a good idea to try Tibetan food like momo and noodles.

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Customer Speak

By Jayateerth Joshi

The trek to Sandakphu was just awesome, as we went in a huge group, so it added more joy our trek. Although for most of the guys including me, The Himalayan trek was first time but it was a thrilling experience as we cannot forget it. I must say about the the arrangement made by Vilas … Continue reading

2013-08-29T08:42:23+00:00

The trek to Sandakphu was just awesome, as we went in a huge group, so it added more joy our trek. Although for most of the guys including me, The Himalayan trek was first time but it was a thrilling experience as we cannot forget it. I must say about the the arrangement made by Vilas … Continue reading

http://himalayan-fantasy.com/testimonial/jayateerth-on-sandakpu-trek/

Chandan Bhosle on Sikkim

We had planned to attend a marriage of one of our colleague in Guwahati. Approached Himalayan Fantasy for suggestion on places in North East. Vilas from Himalayan Fantasy not only gave us complete information, but also ensured that the whole tour is completely taken care with every details including stay, … Continue reading

2014-06-27T15:09:02+00:00

We had planned to attend a marriage of one of our colleague in Guwahati. Approached Himalayan Fantasy for suggestion on places in North East. Vilas from Himalayan Fantasy not only gave us complete information, but also ensured that the whole tour is completely taken care with every details including stay, … Continue reading

http://himalayan-fantasy.com/testimonial/chandan-bhosle/

By Prasad Desai

Sikkim: Our Sikkim trip was a 7 day package and we travelled to North Sikkim with another family. I must say we had one of our best experiences out there. Especially when we visited Lachen we saw that although the terrain was difficult to travel, we were provided good stay … Continue reading

2013-12-02T08:49:26+00:00

Sikkim: Our Sikkim trip was a 7 day package and we travelled to North Sikkim with another family. I must say we had one of our best experiences out there. Especially when we visited Lachen we saw that although the terrain was difficult to travel, we were provided good stay … Continue reading

http://himalayan-fantasy.com/testimonial/prasad-desai/

Ladakh Experience – Prakash CJ

Right from the moment we indicated an interest in the trip to Ladakh, Himalayan Fantasy, Vilas was great to work with. He was very prompt in responses to emails and was more than willing to customize our trip and went out of the way to help organize an extra day … Continue reading

2014-06-24T07:19:58+00:00

Right from the moment we indicated an interest in the trip to Ladakh, Himalayan Fantasy, Vilas was great to work with. He was very prompt in responses to emails and was more than willing to customize our trip and went out of the way to help organize an extra day … Continue reading

By Rajakumar Sharma

The trek was adapted by our tour guide to help suit our group, which mostly consisted of 1st time trekkers. Guides that accompanied us knew the terrain well and took care of all the arrangements like food, accommodation etc., Guides ensured that none of us missed even one scenic spot … Continue reading

2013-10-17T09:19:52+00:00

The trek was adapted by our tour guide to help suit our group, which mostly consisted of 1st time trekkers. Guides that accompanied us knew the terrain well and took care of all the arrangements like food, accommodation etc., Guides ensured that none of us missed even one scenic spot … Continue reading

Ladakh experience – Poornima

“From pre tour schedules& details to entire stay and tour of Ladakh, Himalayan Fantasy team have been very attentive and helpful. We were given information on places we were to visit with photographs of the places, hotels we were housed in, along with all that we need to prepare for … Continue reading

2014-06-27T07:34:02+00:00

“From pre tour schedules& details to entire stay and tour of Ladakh, Himalayan Fantasy team have been very attentive and helpful. We were given information on places we were to visit with photographs of the places, hotels we were housed in, along with all that we need to prepare for … Continue reading

http://himalayan-fantasy.com/testimonial/ladakh-experience-poornima/

By Shishir Kumar

It was the first time I was on a trek and going to see Himalayas. It was just 8 days of scenic views of Himalayas with the total comfort to enjoy it in all awe. These 8 days was like a spark for a new passion towards trekking Himalayas. The … Continue reading

2013-10-08T16:48:53+00:00

It was the first time I was on a trek and going to see Himalayas. It was just 8 days of scenic views of Himalayas with the total comfort to enjoy it in all awe. These 8 days was like a spark for a new passion towards trekking Himalayas. The … Continue reading

http://himalayan-fantasy.com/testimonial/shishir-on-sandakphu-trek/

By Shivaprakash

Our Sandakpu trek arrangement was done by Vilas Kadival, it was proper arrangement in all including food stay, guide, vehicles at hill stations, visiting tourism places and many more areas. Overall it was excellent experience in terms of stay, hospitality and courteousness. Look forward to more of these tours / … Continue reading

2013-08-23T13:00:57+00:00

Our Sandakpu trek arrangement was done by Vilas Kadival, it was proper arrangement in all including food stay, guide, vehicles at hill stations, visiting tourism places and many more areas. Overall it was excellent experience in terms of stay, hospitality and courteousness. Look forward to more of these tours / … Continue reading

By Rajagopal

The overall trek was excellent; this was my first trek for 5 days and it was very enjoyable.The environment was very nice to spend time in the evening at the hotels. Our guide was a cheerful traveling companion who did everything he could to show us the best of the … Continue reading

2013-08-23T12:59:59+00:00

The overall trek was excellent; this was my first trek for 5 days and it was very enjoyable.The environment was very nice to spend time in the evening at the hotels. Our guide was a cheerful traveling companion who did everything he could to show us the best of the … Continue reading

http://himalayan-fantasy.com/testimonial/rajagopal-on-sandakphu-trek/

By Bhutan enthusiast

It is my intense pleasure to have been visited this land. The atmosphere here is of great beauty. The Zongs are filled with a strange enlightenment and the nature is filled with the music of friendliness. Calm-minded people, the peaceful atmosphere has made me float in the air. Bhutan is … Continue reading

2014-06-03T08:18:32+00:00

It is my intense pleasure to have been visited this land. The atmosphere here is of great beauty. The Zongs are filled with a strange enlightenment and the nature is filled with the music of friendliness. Calm-minded people, the peaceful atmosphere has made me float in the air. Bhutan is … Continue reading